Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will this month commemorate its 30th anniversary with the launch of the 20th edition of its Nigerian Banking Sector Report (BSR).
Established in 1995, Afrinvest began as a stockbroking firm and has since expanded into investment banking, asset management, securities trading, trust services, consulting, and research. The firm has also become known for its annual BSR, which provides critical analysis of Nigeria’s financial services industry and broader economy.
The 2025 edition of the report, themed “ACT-BOLD: Turbocharging Nigeria to a New Growth Frontier,” will focus on opportunities for growth across seven sectors: agriculture, creative industries, tourism and hospitality, banking and finance, oil and gas, logistics, and domestic manufacturing.
Ike Chioke, Afrinvest’s Group Managing Director, said the anniversary provides a moment to reflect on the firm’s role in Nigeria’s financial sector.
Chioke said, “Afrinvest at 30 is not just a celebration of longevity; it is a proof of resilience, innovation, and our unyielding commitment to building a more inclusive and prosperous Nigerian economy.”
“As we reflect on the past, we also look ahead with a challenge to stakeholders: act boldly, think differently and work collaboratively to unlock Nigeria’s true potential in line with the government’s $1tn economy goal.”
Victor Ndukauba, Deputy GMD, said the milestone underscores Afrinvest’s growth from one of Nigeria’s earliest stockbroking firms to a multi-service financial advisory business.
According to Afrinvest Consulting Managing Director, Abiodun Keripe, the BSR has become a widely referenced resource for policymakers, regulators, investors, and development partners since its inception two decades ago.
The launch comes at a time of heightened global economic uncertainty. The International Monetary Fund projects global growth at 3 percent in 2025, up from 2.8 percent earlier in the year, but still vulnerable to trade frictions, currency volatility, and financial risks. Sub-Saharan Africa, however, is expected to expand by 4 percent, driven by commodities and resilient demand for exports.
The anniversary event will include the official unveiling of the 2025 BSR, keynote addresses, and panel discussions on Nigeria’s growth outlook.
